Miss Ink Stamps – Rain or Shine

Welcome everyone! I’m back with some Miss Ink Stamps inspiration using products from the brand new release! I have a sweet card featuring Rain or Shine and then a set of quick and easy stencil only cards at the end.

I was feeling a little watercolor mood this time so I cut a piece of watercolor paper and stamped my image on that. Then I used Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers and a water brush pen to color them in.

Next, I cut an A2 size piece of teal cardstock and inked it up with the Rattan stencil for texture. Then I used a circle die to cut a window from the upper center of it. I added foam tape to the back and attached it to my image panel. That’s when I decided to add more texture, so I inserted the circle cutout to protect the image and flicked teal ink and gold watercolor on the panel.

Next, I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with a banner die before popping it up on the front of the stenciled panel. I used liquid glue and adhered the whole thing to a card base before adding Touch of Gloss to all the raindrops in the picture. Then I went over the critters’ eyes and noses with a black glaze pen so they shine too.

I just think these new bear and rabbit images are adorable and so very sweet! I look forward to coloring them up in different combos.

Next, I have a trio of cards to share using the Bear Hugs stencil set. It’s an adorable set and makes it really simple to create lots of cards in a flash.

I chose a few different colors and inked up the layers on white cardstock. Then I trimmed the panels down to 4×5.25 inches. I used a simple method to add the same color to the card bases – direct-to-paper with the ink pad I used on the stencil. This way it all matches. You just run your ink pad alone the edge of your paper. Yes, just drag it. If you’re nervous, test it out on a scrap.

After the card bases matched my stenciled panels, I popped the bear panels up with foam tape. For finishing touches I added Touch of Gloss to the bear noses and eyes, stardust Stickles to the cheeks and a little red heart on their chest for good measure.

Aren’t they the cutest?!?

Products used today:
Rain or Shine stamps
Rattan stencil
Bear Hugs stencils
Foam tape
Touch of Gloss
Stickles – stardust
Sweethearts embellishment mix (red hearts)
LH Colors – gold watercolor
Blending brushes
Lawn Fawn dye inks

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Newton’s Nook – May Release Day 4

The week is winding down and we’re here with one more day of release reveals for the Newton’s Nook May release! Get your checklists ready because the release is available tomorrow! But first!!! We have one more adorable stamp and die set to share with you.

Newton’s Hanging Basket stamps and dies

I immediately fell in love with this the moment I saw it. This trouble-making kitty just makes me smile and I couldn’t wait to color him up!

I started my card by stamping and coloring the image with copic markers. I stamped a few extra leaves knowing straight away that we were going to need some trailing down. Then I used the coordinating dies to cut them all out.

Next, I inked up the background panel with the new Trailing Leaves stencil, adding some reddish-pink areas to mimic the way I colored the image.

I die cut a vellum heart using the next-to-largest Heart Frames die. Then stamped and heat embossed my sentiment on the upper right of the heart.

I added Newton to the heart with foam squares and hid tape runner behind him to add the heart to the stenciled panel. I prefer dry adhesive with vellum whenever possible to help it not wrinkle.

Next, I added my trailing leaves with foam squares as well. For finishing touches I added Touch of Gloss to Newton’s nose and a scattering of black baubles to the design. I absolutely LOVE how bright and bold this card turned out.

Would you like to win the “Newton’s Hanging Basket” Stamp Set? This stamp set will be given away to ONE lucky winner!

Here’s how to win: Comment on the NND blog and Design Team blogs (see list below)! Thewinner will be chosen at random from the collective reveal posts. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning! You have until Thursday May 18th at 9pm ET to comment — winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, May 19th.

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Pink & Main – May Sneak Peek Sprinkles of Joy

Hi again! I’m over on the Pink & Main blog today with a sneak peek of the upcoming May release. Who doesn’t love ice cream? Seriously, it’s probably my most desired sweet treat so I just had to color this cutie up when I saw her!

I also don’t love choosing a flavor so multiple scoops, means multiple flavors of ice cream! I stamped my sweet girl and her giant ice cream cone, plus the cherry for the top and colored everything with copic markers. Then I used the coordinating dies to cut them out. I used liquid glue to attach the cherry and set them aside.

I ran a piece of brown cardstock through my die cut machine in the Grid embossing folder, then I used the largest Concave Rectangle die to cut it out. I love how this looks like the ice cream cone! Isn’t that fun!?! I added this panel to a white card base with foam tape. Then switched gears to my sentiments.

First, I took white cardstock scraps and colored parts of them with the same copic markers as the ice cream scoops. Then I stamped my sentiment on one and cut it out and used the upcoming Simple Sentiments dies to cut out the shadow for HI so they coordinate with the image. I also cut HI from white cardstock three times and glued them together before gluing them to the shadow.

Next, I added my image and sentiments to the card front with foam squares and tape. I added Touch of Gloss to the cherry on the ice cream, highlights of the ice cream scoops and the little girl’s shoes. Last, I scattered glitter enamel dots from the Blessings pack across the design.

Products used today:
Sprinkles of Joy stamps and dies
Simple Sentiments dies
Concave Rectangles dies
Grid embossing folder
Foam tape
EZ Squeeze liquid glue
Touch of Gloss
Glitter Enamel Dots – blessings

I appreciate you sharing your time with me! Stay tuned for release day on Friday where you can see it all and snag your next round of crafty goodness!

Newton’s Nook – May Release Day 3

Welcome friends! We’re already to day 3 of the release reveals for Newton’s Nook May release! I hope you’re loving it all and excited for more!!! Today we have more stamps, dies and stencils to share. Yay!

Birdhouse Greetings stamps and dies

Birdhouse Line stencil

Although these stamps and the stencil would go AMAZING together for a fun card, I had immediate ideas that I wanted to try so I have two cards to share with you today.

This first one is so cute and came together really quick because the coloring is all the stencils. I just inked up the different layers of the Birdhouse Line stencil with a blending brush and dye inks. Then I placed the Petite Clouds stencil on the panel and selectively inks clouds in the sky.

Next, I cut some grass using gingham paper in the Spring Blooms paper pad and a fence using the Fence die. I adhered the layers together with liquid glue and used the largest Framework die to cut it all out. Last, I stamped my sentiment in the bottom corner and popped the whole thing up on a white card base with foam tape.

I chose to leave the inside of this card blank so I can choose what occasion I want to use it for later. I love having that flexibility sometimes.

Next, I stamped the images from Birdhouse Greetings and colored them with my copic markers. I made sure to stamp some extra birds and butterflies to fill in my scene. Then I used the coordinating die to cut them out.

For the background I inked a panel with light yellow ink, then placed the Raindrops stencil over top and used a blending brush with light pink ink for those. I cut a scrap of cardstock with the Land Borders die and inked it with green, then layered the grass stencil over top and added a layer of grass in the front to.

I adhered the layers together and used the largest die from Frames & Flags to cut it out. I added it to a white card base with foam tape and then added all my sweet images with foam squares. I was so pleased with the serene look of my card front that I decided it was okay to skip a sentiment on it.

But this time I wanted to have some punny fun and stamped sentiments on the inside, along with a little birdie hanging out.

One note, for finishing touches on the front of the card, I did add black glaze pen to birdie eyes, Touch of Gloss to their beaks and stardust Stickles to butterfly wings.

Would you like to win the “Birdhouse Greetings” Stamp Set? This stamp set will be given away to ONE lucky winner!

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Doodlebugs | Mama Elephant – Sending Lots of Love

Hello everyone! I’m over on the Doodlebugs blog again today with some more fun Mama Elephant inspiration. I adore the striped heart in the Mod Heart die set and wanted to pair it with one of the To My Dearest critters for a while. Well, I finally just got everything out and played! It turned out so sweet too!

I used the dies and stamps to be sure everything was going to fit the way I wanted it to. Then I started ink blending, stamping and coloring. First, I did a little trick to get my ink blending to show up on the heart with the whole rainbow. Super simple but does take a moment of thinking ahead.

I simply took a white cardstock panel, flipped the die over on it and traced the outline. We know the pencil won’t show because it’s outside the cutting area of the die and this way I can plan my rainbow blending a little easier.

Once the blending was done, I ran the panel through my die cutter with the die, flipped it over to keep the pieces in the die and used washi tape to adhere them together before removing them from the die. You can’t see the washi at all because I used a mostly white/transparent one so I could also just add my foam tape strips at the same time.

Next, I chose the cute Hammy from To My Dearest to stamp and color. After I colored, I stamped a sentiment on the paper and then used the coordinating die to cut him out. I also stamped some small hearts and used the dies to cut them out too.

Finally, I cut the ragged edge rectangle from Mod Heart out of kraft cardstock. Then I inked it up with distress oxide ink in gathered twigs and ground espresso for a worn paper look. I spritzed the panel with water and blotted it dry before adding foam tape to the back and popping it up on a white card base.

Next, I added the rainbow heart and finally Hammy and the tiny hearts floating away. For finishing touches I added black glaze pen to his eyes and glossy accents to his nose. Then, I used stardust Stickles for all of the small hearts.

Simple card but so sweet and sure to make someone’s day.

Products used:
Mama Elephant To My Dearest stamps and dies
Mama Elephant Mod Heart dies
Distress Oxide Ink – gathered twigs, ground espresso
Glossy accents
Stickles – stardust
Foam tape
Foam squares
Sakura black glaze pen
Bearly Art liquid glue
Copic markers

I appreciate you sharing your time with me. Have a fabulous day!

Newton’s Nook – May Release Day 2

Hi again. It’s day 2 of release reveals for Newton’s Nook’s May Release. Today we’re back to fantastic stamps, dies and stencils to share with you! I personally had a blast creating today’s card and I hope you love it.

Succulent Garden stamps and dies

Trailing Leaves stencil

I created today’s card with one of those living walls in mind. The kind that are dirt and moss holding everything together with plants coming out of them. If you haven’t seen them, google it. It’s so cool!

I started my card by inking a piece of white cardstock with distress oxide inks in an ombre green. I chose mowed lawn, twisted citron and peeled paint to start. Then I added a little rustic wilderness to the top to darken it just a bit. I splattered it with water and blotted it dry before using the wavy die in the Sea Borders die set to cut it into strips.

I used washi tape to hold the strips back together and laid my stamps out to see how I wanted to fill it in. With an idea of how many of each thing I need to stamp, I started inking everything up. I used copic markers to color the images and the coordinating dies to cut them all out. Next, I used liquid glue to adhere my strips to a card front and stamped my sentiment in the lower right corner.

Finally, I added my images with liquid glue and foam squares, tucking some in the layers and placing others on top. Then I finished things off with Touch of Gloss on just the flower centers.

Would you like to win the “Succulent Garden” Stamp Set ?This stamp set will be given away to ONE lucky winner!

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Newton’s Nook – May Release Day 1

Welcome everyone! I’m very excited to be back at it with another amazing Newton’s Nook release! Today is the start of release reveals and it’s getting hot in here!!! That’s right…we’ve got HOT FOIL PLATES!!!!

Fireflies Hot Foil Plates and Dies

Jar Hot Foil Plate & Die

Bright Sentiments Hot Foil Plates

Banner Duo Die Set

These products all play perfectly together but are fabulous to use on their own too! I created a fun card with the sweet fireflies and a foiled sentiment to share with you today.

I spent some time and hot foiled the fireflies all over a piece of black cardstock with gold shattered foil and then used a rounded rectangle die from Frames & Flags to cut it out. For a little contrast I foiled a sentiment on a white banner in silver.

Next, I took a piece of teal cardstock and inked the edge with peacock feathers distress oxide ink. I splattered it with water and blotted it dry for texture. Then I splattered the panel with gold watercolor and set it aside to dry before assembling my card.

Once it was dry, I adhered the panel to a white card base and popped up the firefly panel with foam tape. Then I popped the sentiment banner up with foam strips on that. Last of all I wrapped some twine around the top and tied it in a bow.

Would you like to win the “Fireflies” Hot Foil Plates & Dies? This hot foiling set will be given away to ONE lucky winner!

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Spellbinders – Hexi-Gems Miss You Card

Hi there everyone! I’m so glad you’re here today. I have another card featuring a couple of products using the Hexi-Gems collection. When I was playing with my first round of stitching these pieces, I flipped and flopped them a few different directions before adhering them together in the intended shape. That led to me wanting to try my card today.

This time I cut the main piece from white cardstock and used a variegated sherbet cotton DMC floss. I pulled colors from the floss again for the layers on the edging. Then I trimmed the edges off that would normally adhere together.

Next, I used the Glimmer Hexi-Gem plate to foil a pink background shape. I trimmed it out with my paper trimmer, leaving a white border. Then I inked up a background panel with twisted citron and mowed lawn distress oxide ink. I spritzed it with water and blotted it dry. I popped the foiled panel up with foam tape and also added foam squares to the back of my stitched panels so they would lay flat.

After that was all adhered down, I added florals from the Umbrella Bloom die set. Last, I chose a sentiment from the Thanks Enclosed Sentiments die set with liquid glue.

I love how different this card is and how much texture and interest there is everywhere. It turned out so pretty.

Products used:
Glimmer Hexi-Gem hot foil plate
Stitched Kaleidoscope Hexi-Gem dies
Umbrella Bloom dies
Thanks Enclosed Sentiments dies
Liquid glue
Foam tape
Distress Oxide – mowed lawn and twisted citron
Glimmer Hot Foil – rose gold

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Coffee Loving Cardmakers Hop WINNER

Hello crafty friends!!! I’m popping in with my two winners from the Coffee Loving Cardmakers Hop that happened last Friday.

Drum roll please for our first winner…

Congratulations kimkmom4! You have won the complete set of stickers and a project bag!

Drum roll please for our second winner…

Congratulations jlingraham! You have won a complete set of stickers plus a $20 code to the Twiddler’s Nook shop.

If you could both please email me through the contact form on the blog or at twiddlersnook@gmail.com within 7 days to claim your prize.

Have a fabulous day everyone!!!

Pink & Main – Minc Release Foiling Fun Hop

Hey friends! I’m popping in with some extra fun today! We’re highlighting the recently released Pink & Main Minc Machine and CheerFoils! I created a couple of cards to share but also want to share my opinion given that I have extra experience and knowledge of other brands as well.

I foiled one of the Wildflowers foilables panels with rose gold CheerFoil and colored the images in with my copic markers. I love that you can color over foiling! Then I took my negative and foiled it over a teal Garden Color Toner Sheet to get a two-for-one out of my foil!

After coloring the first foiled panel, I trimmed it to 4×5.25 inches and inked a light teal sky before splattering the panel with a bit of black acrylic paint. Then I used the sentiment die from Wide Stitched Arches dies four times on white cardstock. I glued them together with EZ Squeeze liquid glue and glued them to the panel.

I added the panel to a white card base with foam tape and then wrapped some twine around it and tied it in a bow. Check out that gorgeous shine in the light!!!

Next, I had the reverse foiling panel which is SO COOL!!! Pink & Main is the first to have colored toner sheets so your negative doesn’t have to always be black. These colors are beautiful!

For this card, I kept to the same products but using the Wide Stitched Arches to cut a window from a panel and popped it up over the top of the foiled panel. I added the same hey friend sentiment to the center and wrapped the same twine around the top too.

Now, check it out…I’m going to be so real right now. I have done a TON of foiling over the last few years. I could not believe how quick the Minc heated up, how easy it was to use and MOST OF ALL how beautiful it foiled!

I had a blast creating these two cards, and, honestly, kept foiling after these were done because I didn’t believe it was going so well. I highly recommend snagging one of these sweet Pink & Main Minc machines if you like or want to try foiling at all.

REMEMBER

There’s an Instagram Hop going on where you could win a new Minc plus all the goodies to start foiling too. So, head there, hop and check out the inspiration, leaving comments along the way to increase your chances of winning.

Products used today:
Minc
CheerFoils – rose gold
Foilables – garden color toner sheets, wildflowers
Foam tape
EZ Squeeze liquid glue
Wide Stitched Arches dies

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